Long Bay, East Coast Bays Auckland

Heat Pump Installation Long Bay

Long Bay has grown quickly with new subdivisions alongside older established homes closer to the Regional Park. Whether you are in a new build where ducted heating is still an option, or an existing home where a high-wall unit makes more sense, the approach is assessed on site before anything is quoted.

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Local knowledge: If your Long Bay home is still under construction, now is the time to talk to Craig about ducted heating. Once the gib board is on, ductwork has to be surface-mounted or run through limited ceiling access. Before it goes on, runs can be fully concealed within the ceiling structure. It is a significant difference in both finish and cost.

Two distinct housing situations in Long Bay, two different installation approaches.

New builds and subdivisions

  • Ducted whole-home systems suit Long Bay's newer, larger floor plans
  • Best installed before gib lining for fully concealed ductwork
  • Modern steel and timber framing requires care when drilling for pipe penetrations
  • Modern switchboards are heat-pump-ready, no upgrade usually needed

Existing homes near the Regional Park

  • Standard weatherboard construction in older Long Bay sections
  • High-wall unit is the practical choice for a completed home
  • The pipe runs straight through the weatherboard wall
  • Switchboard checked at the site visit before quoting
Get a Fixed-Price Quote
High-wall
from $2,500
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Multi-room
from $7,500
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Ducted whole-home
from $10,000
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Full cost guide

A Few Things Worth Knowing

Getting ducted right in a new build

  • Ductwork runs must avoid extended lengths, sharp bends, and excessive branching, all of which reduce airflow
  • Craig designs the layout before quoting, not on install day
  • Ceiling cavity dimensions confirmed before the system is specified
  • Pipe runs over 10m need additional refrigerant, included in the fixed price
  • See the ducted whole-home page for full detail on how the system works

Long Bay families tend to stay

The Regional Park, beach access, and school catchments mean Long Bay has a settled, family-oriented community. Most homeowners are thinking about the next ten to fifteen years in their property, not a quick upgrade before selling. A system sized and installed correctly from the start serves that long-term perspective well. Craig only services what he installs, so if something is not right within the 12-month guarantee period, he comes back.

What Every Long Bay Install Includes

Ductwork designed before quoting

For ducted installs, the layout is designed at the site visit, not figured out on install day. Run lengths, bend angles, and ceiling cavity dimensions are all confirmed before the system is specified and the quote is issued.

Fixed price covering the actual job

Whether the job is a high-wall in an existing home or a ducted system in a new build, the quote covers the full scope before anything is ordered. Additional refrigerant for longer pipe runs, wall-bracket mounting, and switchboard upgrades are all identified at assessment and included in the price.

Electrical Certificate of Compliance included

All wiring is done by registered electricians. You receive an Electrical Certificate of Compliance on completion, required for your home's records and any future sale.

12-month workmanship guarantee

Every install is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee on top of the manufacturer warranty. Craig only services what he installs, so there is no ambiguity about who is responsible if something needs attention.

How a Long Bay Install Works

High-wall installs are typically done within a week. Ducted systems take more planning and are scoped at the site visit.

1

On-site assessment

Craig checks construction type, ceiling cavity, switchboard, and build stage. For ducted installs, the duct layout is designed at this visit.

Free, no obligation
2

Fixed-price quote

Written quote covering supply, installation, ductwork design where applicable, pipe run charges, and all electrical work.

Within 48 hours
3

Installation day

High-wall installs take 4 to 6 hours. Ducted whole-home systems take longer and are scoped at assessment. Site left tidy on completion.

4+ hours
4

Start-up, handover, and compliance

System started up and tested. Controls and wifi setup explained. Registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.

Same day

We Also Install Across the Surrounding Suburbs

Each nearby suburb has its own housing mix and install characteristics.

See the full list of service areas across the North Shore, or visit the Takapuna installation page for general information. Return to the Takapuna Heat Pumps homepage.

Ready for a Fixed-Price Quote for Your Long Bay Home?

Whether you are in a new build or an established home, Craig assesses the property and gives you a price that covers the actual job.